What Do You Have To Be Thankful For This Holiday Season?

[JohnnyM53]

I am thankful for:
- for the fact that there is always hope in the wrold - without it, I would have been devastated
- the wonderful family I have
- my computer which, without, I would have little connection to the outside world
- my friends, especially those on the Forum
- for my physical health
- that 33 years of work is all over with - now I can sleep when I need to, stay up when I want, don't have to deal with the stress which usually mde me feel bad
- for having a decent pension

 

[ams]

I'm thankful for my family. We fight so much. But in the last year, I told my mom about my assaults, and in the past two weeks she told my dad. We didn't fight at Thanksgiving, and so far we haven't fought this Christmas season. I really feel like everyone's changed enough so we're being civil.

I've been a lot more quiet when I get upset. I just stop talking. So my dad will be yelling because I "give him the silent treatment" when in all reality, I'm shutting up so the fight doesn't get worse. That's something I haven't done in the past years. I'm thankful for changing.

I'm thankful that UCLA fit me in their therapy service so I'm able to see someone weekly to help me through all this.

I'm thankful for my nephew. He's such a blessing to me, and it breaks my heart (in a good way!) every time he hugs me and gives me kisses. Especially when he isn't asked to do it! I have been so numb for such a long time, and lately I'm feeling such an overwhelming adoration for him. I love him so much.

I'm thankful for being able to live at home and not pay rent. I wouldn't be able to survive without my parent's help.

I'm thankful for my best friends being understanding and not pressuring me to go places that make me uncomfortable.

I'm thankful for having a job, and being able to talk to my boss about my issues enough so he understands and is so incredibly lenient and flexible.

I'm thankful for having the connections and support of family friends so when my car breaks down, we get it up and running quickly.

I'm thankful for this forum.

 

[sidekick]

I'm thankful for my newfound relationship with God, for without that, I would not be where I am today and my child would not be safe!

I am thankful for the internet and all the wonderful information and forums out there on PTSD and Sexual abuse, and mostly for this forum.

I am thankful that for the first time in my life I am actually happy to be alive and feel I have a reason to be here, just unknown at this time.

I am thankful for my children and have hope for all of them.

I am thankful for newfound friends, truly healthy ones.

I am thankful for a roof over our head, food on the table and the bills paid at least for this month.

I am thankful that a secret "santa" came through for my little one this month.

I am SO thankful to not be filled with rage any longer and to have forgiven, such an inner peace that has provided.

I am thankful for my "inner little girl" and me connecting and working on our relationship.

I am thankful for believing in my children and working on our relationships. The cycle stops here!

 

[bonnecanyon]

As much as I bitch and moan about it, I am thankful to have a job.